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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.54, 12,282.90 and 4,921.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.54, 12,282.90 and 4,921.82 is: 6,792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.54 : 12,282.90 = 4,921.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.54/12,282.90 = 4,921.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.54x = 12,282.90 × 4,921.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.54x = 60,454,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,454,222.88/8,900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.20

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